The Medical Laboratory Science Program is a 12-month program for college students sponsored by WellSpan York Hospital. The program typically serves as a student's senior year of college (3+1 option), but applicants with a B.S. degree (4+1) who meet the entrance requirements will be considered as well.

The mission of the program is to prepare individuals at the pre-professional level for the practice of medical laboratory science. The curriculum encompasses not only didactic and clinical activities and experiences, but also the development of professional and leadership skills. The program instills the values of integrity, teamwork, and respect for people and promotes the concepts of life-long learning and fiscal responsibility. The program culminates with the student attaining career-entry competence as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Broaden community awareness of the profession of medical laboratory science

Help meet the demand for competent practitioners in a variety of laboratory settings and venues

Class size and schedule

Eight students are accepted each year. During the program, students attend classes and participate in various clinical activities. Time is divided between the classroom and the laboratory setting. Classes typically begin the third week of July and continue for 50 weeks. Students routinely attend class from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are no holiday assignments, however, clinical rotations may include some evenings and nights.

Curriculum

Curriculum activities provide for laboratory skills development and mastery, as well as a knowledge base in medical laboratory science. Acquiring this knowledge and perfecting these skills enables program graduates to function in many laboratory settings—including hospital, physician office, reference, research and industrial laboratories.

College/University Affiliations

These colleges and universities provide the necessary science prerequisites for the pre-professional program at WellSpan York Hospital and are affiliated with the program at WellSpan York Hospital:

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